Pontus de Tyard

Pontus de Tyard (1521–1605) was a French poet, catholic priest and writer.

Overview

Born at Bissy-sur-Fley in 1521, died at Bragny-sur-Saône in 1605.

In detail

training under Maurice Scève and Jean Daurat is recorded. the recorded working language is Middle French, Latin and French.

The field of work recorded is renaissance humanism. The authority associates the name with School of Lyon and La Pléiade.

Positions recorded include Roman Catholic Bishop of Chalon-sur-Saône. Membership is recorded of La Pléiade.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Pontus de Tyard”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q867206: Pontus de Tyard

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